Richard J. Morin • * Adam Street, Unit #*, South Easton, MA 02375 • p: 508-***-**** • e: ************@*****.***
Creative Services & Design Professional
Skilled Graphics Professional with diverse experience in multichannel media and collateral design. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to attaining creative excellence in all projects undertaken. A team player, working effectively with sales, merchandising/marketing, copywriters and senior management to enhance brand awareness and accomplish objectives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Design
• strategic business, creative concepts
• integrated impactful marketing strategies
• print and multichannel design, initiation through execution
Management
• supervise schedules and prioritize work to deliver jobs on time
• identify and recruit key creative talent
• staff mentoring, retentionand development
• forging successful external partnerships
Technology
Macintosh format
• QuarkXpress
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat
• MicroSoft Office
• PowerPoint
Production
• remain flexible to fulfill the changing needs of each business
• workflow analysis and process streamlining
• quality control processes
• building strong, strategic internal collaborative relationships
• multichannel production and coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AliMed, Inc. Dedham, MA
Art Director 2013–2020
• art directed compelling creative marketing strategies to support the sale of the company’s medical supply products through catalogs, collateral and multichannel vehicles
• assumed creative lead and art direction for the main buyer’s guide catalogs and sell sheets, brochures, and ads from design concept through completion
• developed and presented strong selling concepts, implemented through page layouts
• directed the set up and the production of photographic studio sessions for medical products, in-use product shots with models and editorial needs
• selected and edited film for technical accuracy and creative appeal
• managed and ensured accuracy of page files released to the prepress house and the printer and reviewed final digital proofs
• hired and managed freelance staff and assigned projects according to production schedules, designer’s skills sets and the workload
• remained successfully on track with meeting all deadlines for my responsibilities and projects, directed and purchased illustration and stock photography
• created and implemented designs to maintain the company’s branding strategies and enhance the customer’s experience
• displayed professionalism and mutual respect in collaboration with my internal team along with satisfying the needs of senior management, other colleagues and clients
• maintained a balanced and motivating relationship with my direct report stressing open communication, and encouragement of their work goals toward growth and learning Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer 2008–2013
• provided art direction and design services for various clients Wearguard-Crest, Norwell, MA (an Aramark Company)
Senior Art Director 2005–2008
Art Director 1998–2005
• was a key contributor offering creative solutions to maintain the company’s branding strategies for the work wear apparel business through catalog and collateral vehicles
• took on creative lead and art direction for the catalogs and breakout books and other media from design concept through print
• directed photography sessions and chose and edited film for accuracy and creative appeal
• managed and ensured accuracy of catalog page files released to the printer and reviewed final color proofs
• hired, managed and mentored design and freelance staff and assigned projects according to production schedules, and the needs of the workload
• partnered in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Filemaker database system for accurate copy and product
information
• improved the photography archiving process for ordering, retouching and color correctionE
Chadwick’s of Boston, West Bridgewater, MA
Senior Graphic Designer 1995–1998
• designed and produced catalog covers and pages, package inserts and collateral/advertising materials to market the company’s classic women's wear
• hired and provided direction and support to production staff and freelance designers
• interpreted strategic concept briefs and offered strong visual solutions to graphic challenges presented
• directed fashion and still photography sessions in traditional and digital formats
• edited, selected, and presented catalog film for senior management reviews
• actively participated in the development of recommendations for continuous improvements of processes to achieve quality and
cost effectiveness Weston Graphics, Hingham, MA
Weston Graphics, Hingham, MA
Freelance Graphic Designer,
• contributed to the design and production for direct mail, catalogs, advertising, logos/corporate identities, cover concepts,
illustrations, product sheets, signage and trade show graphics
• collaborated and designed corporate promotional plans to help promote other departments within this agency and the
reprographic company
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
BFA in Art Education/Design
REFERENCES
Christopher Green *****@******************.*** 1-781-***-****
Jennifer Pacheco ************@*****.*** 1-774-***-****
Sharon Womble ***********@*****.*** 1-404-***-****